Homeowners in Bransholme have been warned by police to be on the lookout for a mysterious woman caught trying to befriend residents to gain access to their homes.

A letter issued by PC Hepworth of the Hull East Community Policing Team has been sent to people in Bransholme urging them to "remain vigilant" following reports of a woman "acting suspiciously" in the nieghbourhood.

The letter reads: "The police has received information from a number of residents about a woman who has approached homes in the area, knocked at doors and attempted to befriend people and gain access to their houses.

"Police are asking people in the local area to please take extra care and make sure you know who you are letting into your home."

This letter has been issued to residents in Bransholme (Image: Hull East Community Policing Team)

The letter was also published on Twitter with police releasing a description of the woman to warn any potential victims.

She has been described as a white woman in his 30s with dark shoulder length blonde hair.